Holistic Remedies Canberra

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme is “Connect with your community.”

Connection is everything.
When we feel safe, seen, and heard – we thrive. Our communities, whether it’s a book club, local choir, running group, or simply a few friends who “get us,” remind us that we’re not alone.

Social connection is one of the key pillars of Lifestyle Medicine - it nourishes our mental and physical wellbeing.

Today is a gentle reminder to reach out, reconnect, and check in with someone. Start a conversation. Listen deeply.

Because when we connect, we heal.

11/09/2025

Sometimes, it only takes a simple question - “Are you OK?”
It doesn’t ask for much, but it might mean everything to someone that day.

It isn’t only our loved ones who might need that question - sometimes it’s the people we meet in small, everyday moments. The barista who makes your coffee, the girl at the checkout, a neighbour or a colleague. Offering a gentle “Are you OK?” can be a small kindness that reminds someone they’re not alone.

A moment of connection can make a big difference. Today, and every day, let’s check in.

15/08/2025

Do you need a digital detox?

If you’re feeling drained, overwhelmed, or disconnected - even while “connected” - it might be time to unplug. A digital detox isn’t about missing out - it’s about showing up for life in the moments that matter. The best moments often happen offline. Give yourself permission to rest and reconnect with what truly matters. Are you ready to power down and plug into what’s real?



Interested in starting your journey from illness to wellness?

Reach out to me directly via email: raji@holisticremedies.com.au.

You may also call or text me on 0426 925 148.

Check out my website: www.holisticremedies.com.au

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13/08/2025

What do meaningful relationships look like?

Meaningful relationships aren’t measured in likes or story views. They’re built in trust, kindness, and being there for each other. Who are you showing up for today? Every act of care adds another thread to the fabric of friendship.



Interested in starting your journey from illness to wellness? Reach out to me directly via email: raji@holisticremedies.com.au.

You may also call or text me on 0426 925 148.

Check out my website: www.holisticremedies.com.au

Stay up-to-date with my latest insights on lifestyle medicine and holistic health by subscribing to my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/965e05218cef/newsletter-sign-up

11/08/2025

There is a real world offline.

Screens can be comforting, but the world outside is full of real smiles, real voices, real warmth. Step away for a while and rediscover it. Every moment you spend offline opens a door to real connection. Likes and comments are no match for shared laughter or a long hug. Let’s make space for real-life moments that can’t be swiped away.

Interested in starting your journey from illness to wellness? Reach out to me directly via email: raji@holisticremedies.com.au. You may also call or text me on 0426 925 148.

Check out my website: www.holisticremedies.com.au
Stay up-to-date with my latest insights on lifestyle medicine and holistic health by subscribing to my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/965e05218cef/newsletter-sign-up

08/08/2025

When was the last time you called a friend, just to say hi? Sometimes a voice on the other end of the line is all it takes to feel a little less alone. Life is busy, but connection matters. Pick up the phone today—you never know how much your call could brighten someone’s day (and yours too). One call can make a big difference in someone’s day. Texting is easy but hearing someone laugh on the other end of the line is priceless.



Interested in starting your journey from illness to wellness? Reach out to me directly via email: raji@holisticremedies.com.au. You may also call or text me on 0426 925 148.
Check out my website: www.holisticremedies.com.au
Stay up-to-date with my latest insights on lifestyle medicine and holistic health by subscribing to my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/965e05218cef/newsletter-sign-up

07/08/2025

Reach out and Be Present

Loneliness doesn’t always look like someone sitting alone. Sometimes, it hides behind a busy schedule or a smiling face. Take a moment today to reach out - your presence could mean more than you know. Let’s remind each other that human connection is the heart of wellbeing.



Interested in starting your journey from illness to wellness? Reach out to me directly via email: raji@holisticremedies.com.au. You may also call or text me on 0426 925 148.

Check out my website: www.holisticremedies.com.au

Stay up-to-date with my latest insights on lifestyle medicine and holistic health by subscribing to my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/965e05218cef/newsletter-sign-up

04/08/2025

It’s Loneliness Awareness Week (4–10 Aug), a reminder that connection is powerful medicine. A shared moment, a warm conversation, or a simple walk together can lift hearts - yours and someone else’s!

13/05/2025

Feeling grateful to be featured during Mental Health Awareness Week 🙏
A heartfelt thank you to Heidi for capturing my journey so thoughtfully.
What began as volunteering with MIEACT has grown into a deep and ongoing commitment to supporting others through counselling, naturopathy, and lifestyle medicine. My practice, Holistic Remedies and Holistic Counsellor, is my way of bringing together everything I’ve learned: that healing is never one-dimensional. Our bodies, minds, and lives are all connected. I’m honoured to be part of a community that believes in the power of lived experience, empathy, and integrative care.

During Mental Health Awareness Week (12–17 May), we reflect on how mental health is not just a conversation, it’s a commitment. A commitment to breaking silence, to building safer spaces, and to shifting how we understand wellbeing in all its complexity. In Canberra, few embody this transformati...

16/04/2025

Excited to announce that Naturopathic consultations will soon be covered by private health insurance very soon. We've been waiting for six years for rebates to be reinstated.

Australians will be able to access a range of natural therapies under their private health insurance following an independent review of their effectiveness.

22/02/2025

Take a moment to reflect: What brings you joy? What activity makes time seem to disappear, leaving you fully immersed and at peace? It could be spending time in nature, watching a sunset, engaging in creative pursuits, connecting with loved ones, practicing spiritual routines like prayer or meditation, or contributing to your community. Whatever it is, give yourself permission to make time for it—daily or weekly. These moments aren’t indulgent; they’re rejuvenating, energising, and uplifting. Add them to your calendar and treat them as non-negotiable.

Think about it: Do you hesitate before charging your phone? When your battery is low, don’t you urgently seek a charger? Your inner battery deserves the same priority. Take the time to recharge yourself regularly. As you step into the busyness of 2025 and beyond, ask yourself: What recharges your energy? And are you ready to give it the attention it deserves?

20/02/2025

I recently read a fascinating book, an international bestseller, and it is about breathing. ‘Breath: the new science of a lost art’ by James Nestor. The book delves into the scientific, cultural, spiritual and evolutionary history into the way humans breathe and get this – how we have been doing it wrong for a very long time. In his book James says making even slight adjustments to the way we inhale and exhale can jump-start athletic performance; rejuvenate internal organs; halt snoring, asthma, and autoimmune disease; and even straighten scoliotic spines. If you would rather listen to a podcast about James Nestor’s work then here it is: How to transform your health through your breath. - https://drchatterjee.com/how-to-transform-your-health-through-your-breath-with-james-nestor/